More than 5 million Ontarians will need a third COVID-19 vaccine by the end of December to boost their protection against Omicron, according to the scientific director of the province’s science advisory table.
Can we ramp up capacity like in the summer?
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Can we ramp up capacity like in the summer?
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The scientific director of Ontario’s science advisory table warns a third-dose rollout at the scale and urgency of the summer mass clinics is needed to stay ahead of the new Omicron variant.
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On Monday, Ontarians 50 and over who received their second dose at least 168 days ago will be eligible to sign up for a third dose, meaning about 1.6 million people will become eligible on that day alone, by the Star’s count. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
Emerging data on the Omicron variant indicates Ontario should expand its third-dose rollout to all adults who are six months past their second dose. thestar.com/news/gta/2021/… 
“The game has changed completely, and the rules of the game have changed with it,” epidemiologist Dr. Peter Juni said, referencing the arrival of the new variant of concern. “The age limits used to justify third doses … have become obsolete with Omicron." thestar.com/news/gta/2021/…
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